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July 31 near Birch Lake

July 31 We were out looking at grasses, reeds, sedge and wildflowers this afternoon. Didn t expect to see much for birds, but we had some great luck. Some

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, Jul 31, 2003

July 31
We were out looking at grasses, reeds, sedge and wildflowers this
afternoon. Didn't expect to see much for birds, but we had some great luck.

Some birds seen:

Ruffed Grouse - 8 On the trail into Birch Lake an adult challenged the
car with a great display of pointed crest, ruffed neck, partially spread
tail which bent toward its slow rocking and stamping as it moved in a
semi circle and back again to face us, neck erect and head swaying
slowly from side to side. The hypnotic movement really did make it look
larger than usual. 7 young waited in cover at roadside. When it
determined that we weren't a threat, it gave soft clucks and crossed
slowly into the woods on the other side, the young right behind.

Northern Waterthrush - 1

Magnolia Warbler - 6

Palm Warbler - 1

Yellow-rumped - 5

Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 3

Eastern Phoebe - 2

Boreal Chickadee - 10

Of course, we had a great number of quick inadequate looks at other
warblers. Anyhow, pretty good for the heat of the day!

Harvey & Brenda Schmidt
Creighton, SK

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